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Ōpōtiki building consents continue to grow

Developers Kāinga Maha have started work on the 2.84ha property near Ōpōtiki College.

Changes for horse owners in Ōpōtiki town

At the 21 December 2021 council meeting, a number of changes were made to Ōpōtiki district bylaws that will impact horse owners who bring their horses into the town area.

Council progresses plans for Hukutaia Growth Area

Council has made several changes to the District Plan to support the implementation of the draft Structure Plan for the Hukutaia Growth Area.

Council not proceeding with investigations on moving to lots 9 & 10

At the Ōpōtiki District Council meeting on 21 December 2021, Council ended investigations into the use of an empty lot in town for use of Council offices.

Council CEO statement on numbers in public meetings

Ōpōtiki District Council Chief Executive, Aileen Lawrie explains why several people were turned away from a public council meeting on Tuesday.

Communities 4 Local Democracy

Opotiki Mayor adds her voice to that of 23 councils taking their concerns over three waters to parliament through Communities 4 Local Democracy - the voice of more than a million New Zealanders.

Freedom camping closed in Omaio and Te Kaha

Hoani Waititi Memorial Reserve in Omaio and Maraetai Bay (Schoolhouse Bay) reserve in Te Kaha will be closed to freedom camping over the Christmas holiday period.

Covid uncertainty means no summer events in Opotiki this year

This summer, the Ōpōtiki District Council events team has made the hard decision to cancel the popular summer events programme and plan for a bigger and brighter series of events in 2022.

Council supports iwi calls to restrict movements this summer

With a large number of vulnerable, rural communities in the Ōpōtiki District, Council backs calls from iwi leaders to restrict movement to help keep covid from spreading into the rohe.

Council statement about vaccination policy under traffic light system

Council is working through what the traffic light settings will mean for us. Our priority is to protect the health and safety of staff and those who use council services.

Ōpōtiki opens newest community space

At dawn yesterday morning Te Tāhuhu o Te Rangi was blessed and officially opened marking the culmination of more than a decade of preparation, fundraising and work by the Ōpōtiki community.

A community update from Mayor Lyn Riesterer

Take care on the top end of Church Street this weekend

Several trees causing issues with pipes and roading in the area will be removed this weekend.

Ōpōtiki statement on Three Waters Opposition

Council signs MOU expressing opposition to the Three Waters reforms as they stand without further consultation and engagement with councils and communities.

Expressions of interest sought for Commissioner and List Members

The Eastern Bay of Plenty District Licensing Committee is seeking expressions of interest for appointments as Commissioner and List Members.

Library book sale a stellar success

The library is clearing shelves and starting the processing of moving to the new Te Tāhuhu o Te Rangi building before Christmas.

Grab a bargain at the Ōpōtiki library book sale

ON NOW. Grab a bargain. Grab a bundle of books.

Next step for government funding for Hukutaia

Ōpōtiki District Council has been successful in the first stage of their bid to attract central government funding to extend housing development in Hukutaia.

Representation arrangements finalised for 2022 local elections

On 2 September 2021 Council notified its proposal for representation arrangements for the 2022 local elections. No countering submissions were received.

Ōpōtiki District Council Panui out now

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